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You know, I’m not quite sure why it’s called Jill’s Big Salad, but I order it almost every Tuesday at Fresco Santa Barbara. It’s such a great salad because its got a ton of texture and flavors. It’s crispy and creamy, sweet and tangy.

I’ve ordered it a million times now so I thought I would take a shot at making my own version. I can’t quite recreate the vinaigrette they use, so I decided to use my favorite vinaigrette by the Barefoot Contessa (below)

Here’s a snapshot of all the goodies for the salad:

I don’t have a real recipe for this salad . . . just use handfuls of all the goodies below. Toss them with a bunch of lettuce and shredded cabbage and drizzle on your favorite vinaigrette (I love Ina’s below):

A great salad to make on these hot summer days. Every bite is the perfect bite … yet every bite is so different. (No I’m not lighting incense over here.) This salad never gets boring, maybe that’s why I keep ordering it.